Economic Analysis and Insights Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an Economic Analysis and Insights Manager. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Washington, DC office.

The Economic Analysis and Insights Manager will support the broader insights and research strategy in assessing the societal and economic impact of safety standards to advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Economic Analysis and Insights Manager will design and implement an evaluation framework to measure the economic trends, impact and societal influence of standards development activities in mitigating harmful occurrences and address emerging hazards. Through rigorous assessment and economic measurement, the Economic Analysis and Insights Manager will conduct original research using secondary data sources, contribute to evidence-based narratives and inform strategic decision making to enhance global safety outcomes.

UL Standards & Engagement:

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Economic Analysis and Insights Manager you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Use advanced data analytics and statistical methods to evaluate the economic outcomes and impact of standards development activities in mitigating harmful occurrences and hazards. Develop quantitative and qualitative metrics to measure the societal influence of standards activities over time.

• Develop and lead comprehensive methodology for studying the relevancy and economic impact of ULSE safety standards and policy implications. Design an evaluation framework to understand and assess the impact of ULSE standards and related verticals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect quantitative and qualitative data related to safety standards activities. Use advanced statistical and qualitative analysis to analyze data and uncover meaningful insights.

• Translate complex data findings into clear and compelling narratives for internal and external stakeholders. Lead the publication of economic analysis content, including presentations, articles, and white papers related to impact.

• Serve as a subject matter expert. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, actively engage external stakeholders, and represent the organization through presentations, seminars, trade shows, and publications.

• Broaden reach of communication and engagement with external audiences. Build partnerships with domestic and international partners to gather information for standards-related economic activities.

• Scope and lead end-to-end project plans, ensure deadlines are met and actively manage milestones and priorities.

• Maintain continued awareness of industry trends and external context related to safety standards, offering insight to inform strategic decisions and direction of the standards development function

• Contribute to department initiatives as needed.

What you'll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Expertise in economic data analysis and statistical modeling techniques. Experience working with large datasets and data visualization tools.

• Experience in economic impact assessment methodologies, including quantitative and qualitative approaches. Ability to design and implement frameworks to measure economic impact accurately.

• Excellent research and analytical skills, adept at gathering, synthesizing, and interpreting complex data from diverse sources to inform decision-making.

• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead end-to-end project planning while maintaining quality, timeliness, reliability, flexibility, and accountability for all assigned tasks.

• Excellent communicator and presenter with ability to articulate complex information effectively to diverse stakeholders. Proven capability in establishing effective relationships with others, including senior leaders and external stakeholders.

• Experience fostering collaboration and partnership with cross functional teams to develop solutions with broad impact.

• Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 9 years of related work experience.

• Experience in economic data analysis or related field, preferably in the context of safety standards or regulatory compliance.

• Subject matter expertise in at least one area related to product development, engineering, safety, and/or sustainability is desired.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.